Alex Elijah
Marketing
Port Elizabeth,EC
Summary
Precise Photo Editor offering 11-year background reviewing, editing and manipulating photos to gain high quality images. Proficient in Photoshop paired with strong understanding of photographic techniques and photo editing processes. Creative individual with excellent eye for detail and exceptional time management skills. Modern Photo Editor offering extensive knowledge of all ytpes of photography and detailed planning of dynamic photoshoots. Successful at visual storytelling and marketing techniques. Adept at networking and maintaining relationships with locations, photographers and stylists. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Speed Freaks SA PTY(Ltd)
Durban, KZN
09.2021 - Current
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
- Confirmed company documentation met ISO requirements and day-to-day operations followed documentation.
- Created and applied new business analytics and reporting tool across [Number] sites.
Research Assistant
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment and processes.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Marketing Consultant
Self Employed
Durban, KZN
01.2019 - Current
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Conducted market research and reported on clients' competition.
- Regularly updated and edited content for client websites and social media platforms.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
- Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions.
Branch Manager
Sportsmans Warehouse
Durban, KZN
04.2005 - 08.2018
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Expanded territory by negotiating beneficial deals for principle product sales, distribution and service.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Increased monthly staff retention rate after implementing new training programs.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Developed and delivered polished sales presentations in order to highlight product and service quality.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Generated dramatic improvements across entire sales cycle.
- Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kharwastan Secondary School
Durban 01.1998 - 12.2002
No Degree - Marketing Management
ICESA City Campus
Durban 01.2003 - 12.2004
Skills
Market Positioning
Budgeting and Allocation
Public and Media Relations
Client communication
Market Analysis
Budgeting
Corporate Communications
Marketing and advertising
Brand development
Campaign management
P&L Management
Product development
Strategic planning
Staff Management
MS Office
Analytical skills
Accomplishments
- Appointed as regional trainer at Sportsmans Warehouse for various aspects, including management, sales, and specialist product categories.
- Appointed onto BBBEE compliance board at Sportsmans Warehouse.
- One of four South Africans chosen to represent Sportsmans Warehouse in England for Gunn & Moore Factory tour and workshop.
- Keynote speaker at South Africa's largest school soccer tournament , following the likes of Clive Barker (ex-national soccer coach).
- Chaired and initiated disciplinary proceedings at Sportsmans Warehouse on a regional level.
- Created various brands, including: Shan's Kitchen, SLNV-19, and Speed Freaks SA (currently with 26K plus followers on Instagram).
- Worked with professional brands such as Igloo Refridgeration, and Beach Bums International)
Timeline
Director
Speed Freaks SA PTY(Ltd)
09.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Nelson Mandela University
08.2021 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
Branch Manager
Sportsmans Warehouse
04.2005 - 08.2018
No Degree - Marketing Management
ICESA City Campus
01.2003 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Kharwastan Secondary School
01.1998 - 12.2002